qualification

qual·i·fi·ca·tion

Use qualification in a sentence

Computer skills is one qualification for being a secretary.

noun

The definition of a qualification is a condition or situation that allows something to happen.
An example of a qualification is a person inheriting money if they are over 18 years old.
Qualification is defined as a skill that allows someone to do a job.
An example of a qualification is being able to type when you apply for a data entry job.

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qualification

a qualifying or being qualified
a modification or restriction; limiting condition
any quality, skill, knowledge, experience, etc. that fits a person for a position, office, profession, etc.; requisite
a condition that must be met in order to exercise certain rights

Origin of qualification

Medieval Latin qualificatio

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qualification

noun

The act of qualifying or the condition of being qualified: Qualification for the tournament will be hard.
A quality, ability, or accomplishment that makes a person suitable for a particular position or task.
A condition or circumstance that must be met or complied with: fulfilled the qualifications for registering to vote.
A restriction or modification: a statement hedged with several qualifications.

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Noun

(plural qualifications)

A clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation. [from 16th c.]
I accept your offer, but with the following qualification.
The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. [from 16th c.]
Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.
An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]
What are your qualifications for this job?